Bookings and payments

We charge in ISK, the Icelandic Krona. But that doesn't mean you can't pay in EUR, USD or any other currency of your choice. The exchange rate used is simply based on the official rate as provided by the Central Bank of Iceland, at the time that the payment is made. You will find the current exchange rate here.

When you have completed the online payment form, the voucher is sent to you as a PDF document via email. Be sure to print it out and have it with you when doing the tour, as the voucher is your proof of payment.

No, we have various resellers from where you can book your place on the tour. You will also be able to book the tour in most tourist information centres and hotels when you are in Iceland. However, we highly recommend that you secure your place beforehand, as there is limited availability for each departure. And by booking it through this website, you are dealing with the tour operator (3H Travel) directly. That guarantees the best service available.

Well, that’s entirely up to you. However, we highly recommend that you book in advance, as there is limited availability for each departure. We work solely on a first come/first serve basis and it’s not possible to hold a place for a certain departure without payment. You might have a hard time finding an empty spot if you plan to book with 1–2 days advance while in Iceland.

The Volcano and the Tour

It's approximately 35–40 minutes. The descent takes about 5-6 minutes, then you spend around 30 minutes on the ground floor of the vault, where you are free to explore as you like. The elevator trip back up then takes another 5–6 minutes.

No, there is no official weight limit. But it is very likely that an overweight person will have a hard time walking a total of almost 6 km over a lava field. So, the question is not really about fitting in the elevator, but more about the fitness level needed to complete the hike towards the volcano. You can read more about the hike here.

The first priority on all tours is the safety of the participants. Extensive safety procedures are followed at every stage of the tour. However, as in all tours that involve any exploration of nature, it isn’t risk-free. Walking over a lava field is not the same as walking on a pavement, there are rocks and holes in the ground. And, as in all underground vaults and caves, there is the risk of falling rocks. This risk is mostly limited to the walls of the magma chamber, so we recommend that people stay close to the centre of the vault.

We consider it to be moderade. On a scale of 1–5 (with 5 being maximum difficulty), it’s level 2. The hiking path only has a limited slope (it is not an uphill walk), but can be hilly and uneven. We highly recommend that you wear good hiking boots and warm clothes. Just remember, a guide will be with you during the walk, leading you via the easiest route over the field.
If you have any doubts regarding the hike, you should look into the option of going to the volcano via helicopter.

Yes, there is. But just remember, if you are arriving in your own car, under no circumstances attempt the walk over the lava field on your own. Wait for the guide and the rest of the group, who will be arriving by bus.
The tours start at 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 from the central bus station in Reykjavik. The bus will arrive at the Blue Mountains cabin around 30 minutes later. If you are coming in your own car, you should be there at that time, i.e. approximately 20–25 minutes past the hour, at the latest. The walk will then start at around 30 minutes past the hour, for example 08:30, 10:30, etc.

Well, it’s pretty simple – these are two different things. You are not going into a cave, you are going into a volcano. You should also look at how we get into the vault. The only way into Thrihnukagigur volcano is by descending 120 metres in a cable lift through the top of the crater. In all caving tours, you will walk through an opening on the surface.

All in all, up to 5–6 guides are on location at all times. Each group will be assigned with a private guide. He will walk over the lava field with the group, go into the volcano with the group and be of any assistance needed. Expert mountain guides will be present at the top of the crater, in the cable lift and in the bottom of the magma chamber, at all times. Additionally, other guide(s) will be available at the cabin/house located next to the volcano.

It honestly depends on how the weather is on the day of the tour. It’s summer, so it shouldn’t be too cold outside. If it’s raining, be sure to wear a raincoat or something similar. But even if it’s sunny and warm, we recommend that you bring a sweater with you. The temperature inside the volcano is always the same – around 6°C (43°F). That´s NOT t-shirt temperature!
Also, we recommend that you wear hiking shoes – if you have them. Sneakers will work, but they will definitely get dirty and may get some punctures.

It’s HUGE! The crater opening has a diameter of approximately 4×4 metres (12×12 ft). That leads to the huge 120 m (400 ft) deep, bottle-shaped volcanic vault, measuring 50x70 m (160x220 ft) at the bottom. Volcanic passages continue down to the southwest, to a total depth of about 200 m.
In context, the ground space is equivalent to almost three full-sized basketball courts planted next to each other and the distance from top to bottom is a little short of three times the Statue of Liberty. The beauty of the crater mostly consists in its enormous and, to some extent, intimidating size.

Thrihnukagigur volcano has been asleep for 4,000 years and there are no signs of it waking up. However, that’s an option that cannot be ruled out. In fact, it’s very likely that the volcano will erupt again. But that could happen in 1,000 years' time, in 10,000 years or even 100,000 years. No one knows. So, don’t hold your breath!
Iceland is home to approximately 130 volcanic mountains, 18 of which have been active since the country was first inhabited. Thrihnukagigur volcano is NOT one of those 18 and scientists see no indications of it coming to life in the near future. So, the point we are trying to establish is that it’s very, very, very unlikely that an eruption will start.

The safety of our clients is the number one priority on each and every tour. All equipment and processes have been tested extensively and approved by the administration of Occupational Safety and Health in Iceland. However, like all other activities in nature, this tour has inherent risks and passengers are advised that the tour and its activities are undertaken entirely at their own risk. To get a better feeling of how it's done, we recommend you read this.